Councilor Ed Flynn accuses Boston Mayor Wu of directing MBTA to take down ads criticizing BPSCity Councilor Ed Flynn accused Mayor Michelle Wu of directing the MBTA to take down new ads that criticized Boston Public Schools for “failing” students.The Boston Herald3d agoWhole story →EducationMichelle Wubps ad controversy
Soule: Fixes to act boost support for women athletesThe U.S. Senate’s decision to add one key phrase to the Protect College Sports Act has added some significant mortar to the growing legal bulwark being built to keep men out of women’s sports.The Boston Herald4d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentprotect college sports act revision
Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm electionsThe bipartisan bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, aims to prevent China’s auto industry from gaining a foothold in the U.S. market.The Boston Herald5d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyBernie MorenoElissa Slotkinchinese car ban bill delay
Senate reaches deal on bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetenergy permitting bill deal
Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serveThe Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy. It's causing upheaval among homelessness organizations nationwide.The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →HealthBuildhousing first policy shift
Editorial: Boston could use a lot of community ambassadorsMayor Michelle Wu is taking heat for using taxpayer cash for a program that teaches immigrants how to politically organize. There's nothing wrong with organizing for a cause, but why stop there?The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →BuildGovernmentMichelle Wuimmigrants lead boston program controversy
Watchdog says Trump can’t cancel more than $800M in spending approved by CongressThe GAO says the maneuver known as a “pocket rescission” is illegal.The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyfiscal year spending deadline
